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Late field goal caps undefeated football season for Prairie

Mustangs get No. 2 seed for state playoffs

By Brandon Boles

Times Sports Reporter

Posted:
10/22/2017 11:01:12 AM MDT

For the second time this season, the Prairie Mustangs took the lead with less than 15 seconds to go in a game to defeat a league opponent. This time, the hero was Walter Jordan with a field goal with three seconds to go to give Prairie a 32-30 win over Fleming to complete an undefeated regular season.

The Mustangs were in a back-and-forth game with the Fleming Wildcats the entire way Friday night. Facing the potential of losing their undefeated season, Prairie got the ball back and looked to take the lead on the final drive of the game. The Mustangs would drive down in the red zone but came short of a touchdown.

With the team close to the end zone and little time remaining, head coach Justin Kerns called the field goal unit to try a 25-yard field goal to take the lead. Prairie executed the snap and hold for Jordan, who booted the ball through the uprights to put the team in front. The Mustangs got a stop to end the game with the lead.

Coltin Hove was the top rusher for the Mustangs with 95 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Trent Holzworth threw for 90 yards and two scores and also ran for 78 yards and a touchdown as he split duties at quarterback and running back. On defense, the Mustangs forced two big turnovers.

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With the regular season complete, Prairie found out its fate for the 6-man state playoffs on Sunday when the Colorado High School Activities Association released the 16-team bracket. The Mustangs were given the No. 2 seed and will face the Edison Eagles (5-3) in the first round this week. A date and kickoff time is still to be determined.

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